March 2008
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Goofy Felt Music Box
This funny little softie is named pluen. When placed in a crib, the pull cord music box inside helps lull the baby to sleep. All without transforming the baby’s crib into a hyper stimulating Vegas style light show.
$46 at Nonchalant Mom | Buy
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Teddy Bear Hangers
These tiny wooden hangers are perfect for displaying all your favorite baby clothes. Like the hand knit sweater or the dress handed down from your grandmother.
They might also encourage the young child to hang up their clothes, but I wouldn’t count on it.
$13 at The Laundry | Buy
(Price converted from British pounds.)
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Pants In A Pinch
The term ‘blow out’ has new meaning once you’re a parent.
This palm sized pack of pants tucked in a purse or diaper bag will someday be a lifesaver. They can thank you later.
$20 at Pants In A Pinch | Buy
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Built NY Baby Complete Gift Set
This set comes with five different insulated, waterproof, and machine washable baby-gear essentials, including a bib and bottle tote.
For thirsty parents, you might want to look at this.
$52 at Baby Geared | Buy
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Crocheted Baby Blanket
You don’t know how to crochet, but no one needs to know that.
$90 at Basic French | Buy
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Giant 3 Foot Balloon
Get them while they’re back in stock!
$6 at Flood Street Curiousity Shop | Buy
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Pick Your Nose Animal Cups
A group of five year olds are wild animals, now they’ll look the part.
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Lego Egg Timer
Two minutes seems like a long time to a kid who’s brushing her teeth. Use this funny timer in the bathroom so she’ll stop asking whether she’s done yet.
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Kai P. Dental Floss Holder
Vaguely threatening sharp toothed piranha helps your kid remember to floss.
$17 at The Well Tempered Kitchen | Buy
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Prank Dirty Face Soap
Excellent for your guest bathroom during parties.
$3 at Prank Place | Buy
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Spring Snakes in a Can
My kid once knocked a grown man out of his chair with this gag. Feel the power.
$3 at The Restless Mouse | Buy
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Zak Designs Tableware Collection
Eco-guilt spoils a good party. Get a set of this bright melamine dinnerware, and dispense with disposable plates.
Also makes a great, unbreakable meal set for kids.
(Prices vary.)
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Bug In An Ice Cube
One way to get your kid really excited about serving you an ice cold beverage.
$1 at Zymetrical | Buy
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Invisible Dog On A Leash
This will buy you a reprieve from the requests for a dog for exactly ten minutes. Parental warning: May spark an unattractive interest in miming.
$7 at Magic Depot | Buy
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Cup-a-Cake Saver
Why go to all that trouble piping on a pretty little frosting design if it’s just gonna end up smashed against some aluminum foil? Excellent for lunch boxes and romantic, celebratory picnics.
If you need more cupcake-carrying power, you know what to do.
$3 at Container Store | Buy
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Peepers Puppet
These plastic eyeballs transform an ordinary hand into a hilarious puppet. Hilarious for five minutes, tiresome after five days, but such are the trials of parenting.
$3 at Peepers Puppet | Buy
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Jokes On You Prank Kit
This kit includes everything you need for a fun April Fool’s Day: invisible ink, a dribble glass, and a fart whistle. For full effect you should act all grossed out, but farts are comedy gold if you’re five. Or 35.
$9 at Restoration Hardware | Buy
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Hand Buzzer
$7 at Shocking Lighters | Buy
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Sticky Coin Trick
Of course, you could also just stick a quarter to the floor with some scrapbooking gum, but that’s no way to stimulate the economy.
$1 at Funatics Toys | Buy
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Bang Toilet Seat
My son’s favorite trick ever, just have to teach him not to say, “Gee….don’t you need to go to the bathroom dad? Make sure you sit down!”
$2 at The Prank Store | Buy
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Lavender Pettiskirt
Unless you live in California, your only chance to wear a chiffon pettiskirt is when you’re under five. For Easter, this one’s perfect.
$110 at La Bella Flora | Buy
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Modern Citrus Capri Set
A sweet alternative to traditional Easter chauncy-wear for boys.
$52 at Robin's Egg Pink | Buy

